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The job of recreational programmer at Creighton Community School has changed hands a time or two, but this time it has been given back to a previous owner. Tracy Salamondra, who worked in as the programmer three years ago, is back and ready to take action. The mother of two says her goal is to Òbring sport culture to the school and community.Ó Although SalamondraÕs duties are to program for the students of Creighton Community School, she says she will be working to include everyone. When an activity is planned for a toddler, she says she wants everyone to be able to join in. ÒItÕs for everyone; for seniors, men, women and children.Ó Although she only started again last Monday, Salamondra says being in her chair a time before gives her a good advantage. ÒIt helps knowing the community and the people on the committee,Ó she says, adding that people know her and she knows people. ÒItÕs terrific. I know whatÕs coming up and who to get a hold of,Ó says the mother. Because she doesnÕt work Monday to Friday, 9-5, Salamondra is always close to her family as her two young children spend the day with her at work. ÒI work very little during school hours,Ó she says as the majority of her time is spent outside the school on weekends, nights and over lunch. But she says having her children by her side just makes things easier. ÒI work completely irregular hours so I like to be able to bring my kids where ever I can,Ó she says. Although she has kids in tow, she says it doesnÕt hurt the job. ÒIÕm not working less, IÕm actually working twice as much,Ó she says, adding that it doesnÕt hurt the projects. Three years ago when Salamondra was leaving the workforce, the in motion push was just getting started along with a few other programs. ÒIt was just getting started and everything was new and exciting,Ó she says. ÒNow everything is out there with a big push for kids and the community.Ó The recreational programmer has worked with Fran Labarre, of the NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority and in motion, but she says now Òeveryone has declared in motionÓ so things are getting started again. The personal trainer by night and programmer by day says she has a few ideas for some new programs, but they are just that ÐÊideas Ð for now. Salamondra has put some thought into a summer photography class for basic digital cameras, exercise classes for pre-kindergarten to Grade 2, interactive story times, flat band resistance classes and a few other ideas as well. Although nothing is set in stone, she says right now everything is in the planning stages. ÒI would like to partner with others and try to get info on exercise and something for the Heart and Stroke (Foundation) or something,Ó she says. While the school has a fitness centre in it, she says she wants to get that up and running for everyone to use. ÒI want to get people comfortable coming into the school. It would be for everyone, not just the students,Ó she says. ÒMy background is physical activity,Ó says the personal trainer, Ò so I want to give them something different.Ó And although she has mentioned bringing in new programs such as yoga for the younger students, she would like to see hockey, road hockey, soccer and other sports continue, but to be able to Òtap into the kids creativity.Ó For more information or to contact Tracy call 688-7409.
